Michigan Tourist / Travel Information

State Parks and Campgrounds---State Tourist Travel Information

Bounded by four of the Great Lakes, Michigan is the state that has the longest freshwater shoreline in the continental United States, the longest total shoreline after Alaska. The name of the state is derived from Lake Michigan, which is believed to come from the Chippewa Indian word “meicigama”, meaning “great water”. The capital of the state is Lansing and the largest city is Detroit.

The territory of Michigan consists of two peninsulas: the Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula. These two sections are connected only by the five-mile-long Mackinac Bridge, the third longest suspension bridge in the world. The Lower Peninsula is shaped like a mitten. The Upper Peninsula is heavily forested and is as large as Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts and Rhode Island combined, people of this peninsula are called “Yoopers” from “U.P.’ers”. The Great Lakes which touch the two peninsulas of Michigan are Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.

RVing to Michigan, you will discover the attractions and activities that the birthplace of the automobile industry has for you. You will have the opportunity to see the manufacturer centers of General Motors, Ford and Daimler-Chrysler.

The main destinations in Michigan are Traverse City, Mackinac Island, Saugatuck and the entire Upper Peninsula where vacationers, hunters and nature enthusiasts from across the United States and Canada find the treasures and beauty of these places. Tourists also like to visit the many museums the state has, especially those in the Detroit area.